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DY55 ZFA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,653 mi
Last recorded155,653 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 155,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower underbody very muddy

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper cover missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 152,627 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

offside mirror assembly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2018 152,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

offside mirror assembly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light scratches on screen outside of zone 'A'

Pass 29 Nov 2016 141,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald outside centre three quarter limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald outside of centre three quaters

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald outside centre three quarter limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald outside of centre three quaters

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 126,838 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2014 126,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,755 miles

Nearside rear tyre show uneven wear to the inner shoulder.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre show uneven wear to the inner shoulder.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 119,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre show uneven wear to the inner shoulder.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre show uneven wear to the inner shoulder.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 105,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,552 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,068 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 97,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,938 miles

all brake pads worn

Fail 8 Nov 2008 46,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pads worn

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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DY55 ZFA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY55 ZFA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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